Dear Editor:

The ghastly discovery of 215 remains of children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School is shocking. These children may be from First Nations from all over Western Canada. Our heartfelt sympathies go to all of the Aboriginal communities. The stories of survivors of these residential schools are heart wrenching. Naturally, this grisly discovery has brought back the painful memories for the survivors who went through the ordeal of attending these schools. As Premier Horgan has stated “this discovery is a tragedy of unimaginable proportions and highlights the violence and consequences of the residential school system.” India Cultural Centre of Canada Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) Nanak Niwas, 8600 #5 Road, Richmond expresses its deepest sympathy with the Aboriginal community. We offer our full support to them on this very sad and difficult occasion.

Balwant Sanghera

General Secretary, India Cultural Centre of Canada,

Richmond, BC